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On May 25, at approximately 9:10 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 400 block of River Avenue for the report of an adult male who had been seriously assaulted.
Attending West District members attended and located an unconscious 56-year-old adult male suffering from serious injuries sustained from an assault. Officers provided the victim with immediate emergency medical care before the arrival of ambulance. He was transported to hospital in serious condition, where he remains. The suspect(s) fled before police arrived.
The Major Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information or video surveillance, including dash cam video that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org